Former British ministers deny wrongdoing after being caught in lobbying sting

February 23, 2015 8:30 AM

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FILE - This is a Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2014 file photo of Britain's former Foreign Secretary Jack Straw as he listens to Alaeddin Boroujerdi, head of the Iranian parliament's foreign policy and national security committee, during their meeting at the Iranian parliament in Tehran, Iran. Two former senior British government ministers Jack Straw and Malcolm Rifkind denied Monday Feb 23, 2015, any wrongdoing after being caught in a hidden-camera sting appearing to offer access to politicians and diplomats in return for cash. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi, File) (The Associated Press)

FILE - This is a Monday Oct. 3, 2005 file photo of British Conservative Party MP Malcolm Rifkind, a contender to be the new leader of the party, as he speaks during the 2005 Conservative Party Conference in Blackpool, England.. Two former senior British government ministers Malcolm Rifkind and Jack ...